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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.06, 1,894.33 and 1,058.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.06, 1,894.33 and 1,058.42 is: 1,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.06 : 1,894.33 = 1,058.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.06/1,894.33 = 1,058.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.06x = 1,894.33 × 1,058.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.06x = 2,004,996.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,996.76/1,373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.24

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